February 27, 2013

Need some eye candy and inspiration? We have quilts being exhibited nearby!

The Delta Arts Center is hosting

"Samplers & Symmetry IV: Pieces by Area African-American Quilters"

which runs until March 16, 2013. This biennial exhibition includes over a dozen quilts from local quilters, many of
which are for sale.

The gallery is at 2611 New Walkertown Road, in Winston-Salem. (336-722-2625) Gallery hours are Tuesday - Friday: 10am - 5pm.Saturday: 11am - 3pm.
Gallery will be closed to the public on the 3rd Saturday of each month.

A bit farther away, the Charlotte Quilters' Guild is hosting a show:

"Through the Garden Gate"

is coming up Friday and Saturday, March 8-9, 2013 at the Metrolina Tradeshow Expo.

February 25, 2013

Sew Original is hosting the "So Solid Challenge" with really great prizes!

Rules:
1. Quilt must be at least 36" by 45" and be quilted and bound.
2. Quilt must use at least 12 different solid fabrics.
3. A print may be used but only as a border and/or back. (this may help you choose your solid colors)
4. Quilt may be made using any quilting technique or design of your choice.
5. If using a commercial pattern, you MUST give credit and tell which pattern/book you used along with the name of the author or designer.
6.Quilts must be turned in to Sew Original by April 12, 2013. You must attach your name and contact information to the back of the quilt.
7.Quilts will hang in the store and customers will vote for their favorite during April 16-May 15, 2013. Winning quilts will be retained to hang in the store for an additional 30 days. Other quilts will be returned to their owners.
8. Winners will be announced May 16, 2013. Pictures will be posted on Sew Original Facebook page and the Sew Original blog.
9. The following prizes will be awarded:
3rd place: $50 gift certificate
2nd place: $100 gift certificate
1st place: $200 gift certificate

To make this a bit more interesting, Sew Original is specially pricing the solid fat quarters for this challenge, they will be $2.50 each, or 12 for $26.99.

Need some fabric? Need inspiration? Visit our local quilt shops for both! Today's post features fabric from Sew Original and Sewingly Yours. Not to fret, I will be out visiting the Little General and Knit one, Smock two in the near future!

February 16, 2013

I know many of y'all were bummed to hear that the Melody Miller workshop sold out. One of the gals has had kid commitment issues come up (Dad was all lined up to watch all the kiddos, now he has to go to work;) So, there's an opening. Email Gina if you want it! Littlegeneraldesigns at gmail dot com And email Sarah (since it's her spot) Sarah16 at gmail dot com!

Welcome!

Welcome to the online home of the Triad Modern Quilt Guild. We are a branch of The Modern Quilt Guild and are excited to join together modern quilters in the Winston-Salem, Greensboro, and High Point area of North Carolina.

We meet every fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm at South Fork Community Center Meeting Room in Winston-Salem. Visitors are always welcome and everyone is encouraged to bring finished or ongoing projects for show-and-tell.

Please drop us a note if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. We would love to hear from you!